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Tofieldia calyculata

Alpine Asphodel, German Asphodel
Also known as: Anthericum calycinum Braune, 1797 +17 more
  • Anthericum calycinum Braune, 1797
  • Anthericum pseudoasphodelus Jacq.
  • Asphodeliris calyculata (L.) Kuntze
  • Cymba calyculata (L.) Dulac
  • Hebelia allemanica C.C.Gmel.
  • Hebelia calyculata (L.) Friche-Joset & Montandon, 1856
  • Hebelia collina C.C.Gmel.
  • Helonias anthericoides Hoppe ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Helonias borealis Willd.
  • Heriteria anthericoides Schrank
  • Heriteria pseudoasphodelus (Jacq.) Borkh., 1795
  • Isidrogalvia calyculata (L.) Ruiz & Pav.
  • Narthecium alpinum Michx.
  • Narthecium calyculatum (L.) Lam.
  • Narthecium flavescens Wahlenb., 1813
  • Narthecium iridifolium Vill.
  • Scheuchzeria calyculata (L.) Scop.
  • Scheuchzeria pseudoasphodelus (Jacq.) Scop.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Tofieldiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in Europe, Tofieldia calyculata (commonly known as Alpine-Asphodel or German-asphodel) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Tofieldiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

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